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Message from the Foundation Director
Kelly (Merry) Kennedy
I recently celebrated my first anniversary with Galveston College. I am delighted and thankful to report that this past year has exceeded my expectations. Not only did the community very warmly welcome me, there was also an outpouring of generosity for the mission of the Galveston College Foundation that flowed throughout the year. It is apparent how important education is to Galveston. I am proud to be a part of such a community.
Between spring 2021 and spring 2022, three new GCF scholarships were endowed with gifts of $50,000 each by generous donors; the Foundation awarded almost 200 Universal Access scholarships; and as a result of the generosity of donors past and present, a total of over $200,000 in scholarships were granted to Galveston College students.
As we gathered for the President’s Reception on March 31, we recognized donors and scholars with the theme “Celebrating Today, Building Tomorrow.” This theme captures the spirit of those who support and partner with the Foundation. Together we celebrate our students, uplift them, and through their achievement, build a better tomorrow for Galveston and our region.
I am honored to work together with you, the community, to improve the lives of our students through lifelong learning. I anticipate another wonderful year ahead. You may reach me by email, kkennedy@gc.edu, or by phone, (409) 944-1303.
